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After over twelve successful years, André Verkleij will be resigning from his position as General Manager of BluePrint Automation BV in The Netherlands. Starting July 1, 2024, Elbert Griffioen and Kees Nijenhuis will be promoted within the company to take over André Verkleij's role. read more

The conclusion of the 11th and largest edition of the International Flower Trade Expo (IFTEX) in Nairobi, Kenya, marks a significant moment for the global floriculture industry. Held at the Visa Oshwal Center, the event showcased close to 200 growers and suppliers, highlighting the importance of the event. read more

Z powodu rosnących kosztów energii, wynagrodzeń, frachtu i opakowań, rok 2023 będzie pamiętany jako bardzo wymagający i trudny dla sprzedaży organicznej. "Produkcja stała się znacząco droższa, a wszystkie obszary produkcji musiały zmagać się z ekstremalnymi warunkami pogodowymi. Wraz z
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Capitán Piña Panama S.A., with the support of ProPanamá, has shipped two containers of MD2 pineapples to Spain and the Netherlands. The company's trial shipment included 3,360 boxes containing approximately 23,500 pineapples. This shipment represents a significant milestone, showcasing Panama's. read more

Niedawno kilka regionów rolniczych na Ukrainie zostało dotkniętych nietypowo dużymi gradobiciami, co wzbudziło obawy o potencjalne szkody w uprawach owoców. Eksperci z EastFruit przeprowadzili wstępną ocenę, aby oszacować zakres wpływu na istotne produkty ogrodnicze. Gradobicie read more

The proposal to increase the ceiling for 'de minimis' aid from 25,000 to 37,000 euros is one of the proposed modifications to the limited aid regime that a Member State can grant to each agricultural company without prior approval from Brussels. read more

The horticultural enterprise "Enograi" in the Kherson region is actively working on restoring its orchards as the region was recently reclaimed. From the beginning of the war until November 2022, their 360-hectare orchards were left untended, resulting in significant losses. A large portion of the trees, read more

Germany: New Aldi Chief looks to internationalize purchasesAldi Nord is reorganizing its purchasing management, aiming to collaborate internationally. A veteran from Lidl has been brought in to assist with the process. Alexander Lauer will take on the role of Chief Procurement Officer at Aldi Nord starting on July 1st. read more

Leo van der Harg Pot Rose Nursery in Vierpolders (the Netherlands) is expanding its greenhouse by 1.9 hectares, increasing its cultivation area to over 5 hectares. The company aims to start production at the new facility by the beginning of next year. The expansion is being led by Pieter and Wouter van der Harg. read more

Bollo Natural Fruit, the leading horticultural company in Spain, has launched the new campaign for its Bollo brand under the slogan 'Stay with the good'. With this new claim, they reaffirm their mantra of achieving

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In North-Eastern Bulgaria, cherry producers are encountering substantial challenges in accessing markets, unlike their counterparts in the Southern region where organized purchasing is in place. Producers such as Borka and Valentin Todorovi, who grow cherries on 100 acres near Glodjevo, are anticipating a harvest... read more

W maju 2024 roku do regionu Rostów w Rosji zostało przywiezionych 148 000 ciętych kwiatów z Litwy, w tym goździków, róż, gerberów, hortensji i innych odmian. Wszystkie partie kwiatów przeszły kontrolę fitosanitarną, podczas której nie wykryto żadnych obiektów poddanych kwarantannie. Od 1 stycznia do 5 czerwca... read more

The Dounan Flower Market, located in Kunming City, the capital of Yunnan Province in southwest China, is set to become a leading player in the global market thanks to its wide range of floral species, high quality, and competitive prices. The thriving flower market acts as the read more

Although the U.S. has a domestic lemon program in California, the country also imports lemons from Argentina at this time of year, and imports from Mexico will soon begin. The program from Argentina began in May and will continue through August. Despite high volumes, the crop quality is poor. read more

The 17th Annual Leamington Greenhouse Competitions took place in Leamington, Ontario on June 7, 2024. This event, held in honor of Essex County being the largest greenhouse industry in North America, offers the local greenhouse community a platform to showcase their best produce. read more

W pomimo nietypowych wzorców pogodowych tej wiosny, produkcja owoców w Ukrainie ma zaspokoić zarówno krajowe, jak i eksportowe zapotrzebowanie. Niemniej jednak, ceny na rynku mogą być nieprzewidywalne, jak donosi EastFruit. read more

The Provincial Council of Huelva has initiated a two-year, €340,000 project aimed at capturing, incubating, and accelerating innovative ideas for the agricultural and forestry sectors in the region. HuelvaLAB is a digital acceleration and training center that will be located in the Agroexperimental Business. read more

The Izmir province in Turkey is helping the Black Sea province of Samsun to increase its exports of fresh fruits and vegetables, as reported by Turkish Agri News. read more

According to LNV, a TV and online commercial is being aired to inspire consumers, and the website www.allesoverbiologisch.nl has been set up. The consumer campaign is part of the Organic Action Plan that Minister Piet Adema had previously presented. read more

Especially in Germany, as a nation oriented towards both imports and exports, companies in the industrial, trade, and logistics sectors benefit significantly from the free movement of goods within the single market without borders and tariffs. However, without reforms in economic policy, businesses in the Union are at risk. read more